Why choose LYCRA FREEF!T technology?

The problem:

High stretch fabrics provide the flexibility and comfort women are seeking, but there can be drawbacks. For instance, high restraining force limits the wearer’s comfort and jammed construction gives denim a more synthetic appearance. How do you create denim that delivers the lasting comfort, fit and aesthetics that women desire today?

The solution:

Introducing LYCRA® FREEF!T® technology for denim and woven pants. This innovation can help address consumer needs by providing the optimum balance of comfort in wear and shape retention. Starting with LYCRA® dualFX® technology, the yarns are treated via a patented process then woven in a construction to achieve optimal retractive power. The resulting fabric offers mid-to-high stretch with high recovery and much lower compression force than is typically found in stretch denim. You can also enhance the sustainability profile of LYCRA® FREEF!T® technology by using both LYCRA® T400® EcoMade fiber, and LYCRA® 166L fiber, which has received Gold Level Material Health certification from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.

Benefits for Mills:

• Low fabric growth and wash shrinkage
• No heat setting required
• No new capital investment for equipment required—only processing adjustments
• Add more value to your denim by opting for LYCRA® T400® EcoMade technology and LYCRA® 166L fiber, which offer enhanced sustainability
• Certify your fabrics to be eligible for free hangtags and harness LYCRA® brand power to drive sales down the value chain

Benefits for brands/retailers:

• Add value and differentiation to your collections by eliminating causes of consumer dissatisfaction
• Fabric has easy linear stretch with good recovery
• Wider fit window offers potential for sizing flexibility
• Soft hand with natural denim look and feel
• Appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers by opting for LYCRA® T400® EcoMade technology and LYCRA® 166L fiber, which offer enhanced sustainability
• Eligible for free hangtags to educate consumers on key performance benefits to drive sales

Benefits for Consumers:

• Flexible comfort with low restraint (less compressive force makes it easier to move freely)
• Lasting shape retention—jeans keep their shape wear after wear, wash after wash
• Soft touch feels good against the skin
• Natural denim look and feel
• Garments are easy to put on and comfortable to wear
• LYCRA® brand hangtags are viewed as a symbol of quality assurance backed by 60+ years of innovation

Explore LYCRA® brand solutions for denim

To learn more about LYCRA® FREEF!T® technology and The LYCRA Company’s other best-in-class solutions for denim and wovens, explore our technology catalogue.

* Denim Study, 2CV, 2016

LYCRA®, dualFX®, T400® and FREEF!T® are trademarks of The LYCRA Company.